Level 5 Trinity Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL)

LEVEL 5 TRINITY ADDITIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH (ESOL) IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR Entry Requirements
Candidates must:
· have a Cert TESOL of CELTA qualification
· demonstrate language and literacy skills to level 3
· have a GCSE or equivalent in English Language and mathematics
· have two A levels in any subject
· attend an interview and successfully complete a pre-entry test
· have access to a minimum of 75 hours relevant teaching practice at two different levels
Description
The course length is 22 weeks (44 guided learning hours) for candidates who have a generic teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE), plus an additional 10 weeks (20 guided learning hours) for candidates without a generic teaching qualification (see below). All candidates need to complete a minimum of 75 hours of teaching practice.

This course is validated by Trinity College London, and is specifically designed to equip candidates with the necessary specialist knowledge and teaching skills required to become effective teachers of ESOL in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

On successful completion of the first 22 weeks of the course, candidates with a generic teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE) will become fully qualified to teach ESOL in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Candidates without a generic teaching qualification will need to take an additional 10-week module entitled 'Planning and assessing for ESOL inclusive practice'. This module provides access to the second year of a Cert Ed or PGCE.
Course Content
· Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Cert TESOL top-up)
· Language use and the ESOL learner
· ESOL classroom practice
· Literacy theory and practice
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
· Continuous assessment through written assignments
· Assessment of classroom teaching
· One externally assessed written assignment
Progression
Higher level qualifications in education or TESOL.
Materials
The Adult ESOL Core Curriculum. DfES 2001
Teacher Reference Files for ESOL Entry Levels 1-3. DfES 2003
Teacher Reference Files for ESOL Levels 1 and 2. DfES 2003
Diagnostic Assessment Materials. DfES 2003

Other books will be recommended at the start of the course.